Online banking

Scandal-rocked SoFi says it has foundation for full recovery

01/24/18

Executives point out while they are fixing the online lender's very public problems, loan originations are still in the billions and it has expanded into wealth management.

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The biggest fintechs in the market

01/24/18

SoFi's experience shows that the biggest names in fintech, while generating massive financial support, still operate in a very volatile world.

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Why B of A is discontinuing free checking for online-only users

01/22/18

As customers become more tech-savvy, the bank said it no longer needs to prod them to use its digital products by offering discounts. Account holders can avoid fees by enrolling in direct deposit.

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Rethinking bill pay when there isn’t a bill

01/17/18

Providing the default card in digital subscription services is one way banks can win back bill-pay business, save customers time and help them manage their data.

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Sorry for the inconvenience: Bank tech snafus in 2017

01/11/18

Capital One became the latest bank to feel customers' online wrath last week after reports that some customers were being charged twice for debit card activity. But they were hardly alone.

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Double-booking glitch at Capital One a red flag for all banks

01/04/18

Customers saw transactions recorded multiple times and experienced drained accounts and long hold times. It’s a warning to all financial institutions as they head further into mobile-only banking — glitches are more visible and painful and need to be addressed faster than ever.

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Congress needs to act on fintech before it's too late, key Dem says

01/03/18

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., has emerged as one of the most outspoken members of Congress when it comes to fintech, both embracing its potential and calling for regulatory guardrails.

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10 who had a rough year in 2017

12/21/17

It was a bad year for the CEO of Equifax, the founder of a high-flying fintech and the regulatory agency bankers love to hate.

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Mission-oriented neobank gains $47 million in funding

12/12/17

Rather than charge set fees, Aspiration offers customers name-your-fee accounts and donates to charities based on the amount of money it makes.

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Advice to banks on ADA website compliance: Don’t procrastinate

12/08/17

The Trump administration’s curious decision to delay rules concerning disabled consumers’ access to websites would appear to give companies a pass on making their sites compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Banking attorneys don’t see it that way.

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